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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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